Vintage 1939 Image of Dishes at Elmer Thomas Homestead

Dishes sit abandoned at the Elmer Thomas family homestead near Muskogee, Oklahoma in July 1939. The image illustrates the struggles faced by migrant families during the Great Depression. Many families were forced to leave their homes in search of better opportunities. This photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting American life.

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